All this was, to say the least, quite different from the leftovers which she had anticipated she would be fed! Hardly your typical jail fare. But then... you could say a golden cage needed top-class gastronomy to match?It looked mouth-watering, indeed. Despite everything that had happened thus far, Anna caught herself feeling some kind of appreciation. Maybe she had had the worst, she told herself, and she would be treated more like a real 'guest' from now on? But still, there was some. This seemed a fair division of timeand, in the event, all of the parents were happy with our plan. It was ashame that Gloria and I would miss out on the New Year celebrations in TheVillage, as they sounded as though they were going to be very lively; stillfamily is family and what better time of year for everyone to get together.We drove over to Scarborough on Christmas Eve. Fiona was home from Bristol,but Madeleine was spending Christmas with her boyfriend's family. Probablyjust as well. ’ ‘OK, OK and thank you, Areeya.’ The line dropped and I ran for a taxi. For the first time ever I wished that a Thai taxi driver would drive faster. My heart was pounding as I reached Koh Samui Blue. I had bet the farm on this move and if it went wrong I would lose everything. I walked slowly and deliberately up the steps to the flat and could see Alex sitting with her back to me and Areeya looking nervous. I drew a deep breath counted to ten and walked in the door. Alex stood up and turned. X entered the room and knelt before me. I walked behind her and lifted her skirt, she was not wearing any panties as I had ordered. Excellent. I praised her. You are learning quickly. Master will be here soon, so go on your hands and knees fetch your bag and place it by the front door. X obediently crawled away. She picked her bag up between her teeth and struggled towards the door. Kneel up and wait there for Master I instructed her. I then knelt beside her, my eyes on the floor, both of us.